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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.30, 478.56 and 211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.30, 478.56 and 211.12 is: 316.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.30 : 478.56 = 211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.30/478.56 = 211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.30x = 478.56 × 211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.30x = 101,033.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,033.59/319.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.42

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